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Dream Skiing - Snowboarding on Mount Robson: Robson HeliMagic

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:28:01 -0500

It's hard to imagine how a mountain with so much presence could still be regarded by many adventure seekers and ski buffs as a 'best kept secret'. Yet despite boasting the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson has only recently been gaining widespread attraction. One such company

Banff National Park Nearing 125th Anniversary Milestone

Fri, 14 May 2010 21:27:35 -0500

On June 23rd Banff National Park will turn 125. Established in 1885 as the first member of the National Park system in Canada. Banff National Park spans 6,641 square kilometres and continues to boast some of the most beautiful terrain, glaciers, ice fields, forest, and alpine landscapes on Earth.

Canmore, Alberta Featured in New York Times

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:02:05 -0500

Canmore was one of Canada's best kept secrets until the 1988 Calgary Olympics put Alberta and all of its nooks and crannies on the world stage. Perhaps even more so than Calgary itself, Canmore has been transformed by that event and much of the growth and global awareness of

Calgary's Closest Mountain - Nakiska Opens To Public

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:04:30 -0500

The 2008-09 public ski season at Nakiska has officially begun. Located just 80 kilometers from Calgary, Nakiska is one of the most beautiful and accessible ski resorts in the Canadian rockies. Nestled on the face of Mount Allan, Nakiska boasts 28 trails with 6 operating chairlifts to take you

How WildSmart Are You?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:17:02 -0500

I'm super excited by the next How WildSmart Are You? Speakers Series event in the Alberta Rockies. Wildlife Conflict Specialist Jay Honeyman will talk about aversive conditioning on grizzly bears in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. For more than 20 years, he has worked in the field of bear-human conflict

Super Sunday in the Columbia Valley

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:16:49 -0500

If you're in the Columbia Valley this weekend, swing by Invermere for Super Sunday, November 30/08. The downtown social event will feature merchant specials, hay rides and St. Nick. For more information, go online. or call 250-342-2844.

Verde Day Spa, Canmore

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:16:32 -0500

I'm an organic girl so I love Verde Day Spa in Canmore. It's a green spa which features all-natural manicure, pedicure, facials, massages and other treatments and organic products. If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas, the spa sells gift certificates and organic products from Eminence Spa Care. Check

Let it Snow in Fernie

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:38:06 -0500

The holiday light-up events in the Rockies are lovely, community spirited events. I'm hoping to go to Let it Snow - Downtown Light-Up on December 5/08 in Fernie, BC. Highlights will include Skate/Swim with Santa at the Aquatic Centre; Snow/Skate competition at Skateboard Park, Christmas music and carolling; kids Christmas

Twisted Basil Organic

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:37:55 -0500

Fancy shopping for organic food in the Rockies? There's Twisted Basil Organic Market & Deli on Fridays in Canmore, Alberta. The organic food includes produce, quiches, dips, salsas, fruit pies, baking, cookies and salad. When: Fridays, 11 am-3 pm Where: St. Michael's Hall, 709 - 7 Street, Canmore. Online

An Evening of International Shorts, December 1/08

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:37:42 -0500

I can't wait to experience An Evening of International Shorts coming up at The Banff Centre, December 1/08. The Reel Time Film Screening event will feature international short films in comedy, drama, animation and experimental genres. When: Monday, December 1/08, 7 pm Where: Margaret Greenham Theatre, The Banff Centre

Christmas shopping at Whyte Museum

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:23:12 -0500

Are you looking for a special Rockies Christmas gift? The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is currently holding its Museum Art Show and Sale, until January 27/09. The event features 14 Alberta artists including Barbara Amos, Tanya Bouchard, Kim Bruce, Catherine Hardie-Wigram, Lynne Huras, Priscilla Janes, Deanna Lavoie, Deborah

Mountain Waters Spa, Nelson

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:23:00 -0500

"A sanctuary for your heart; a garden where you tend to your wellness and relaxation. A spa where the energy of the mountain and the depth of the waters meet, allowing the essence of your own well-being to continuously emerge." That's how Mountain Waters Spa in Nelson, BC describes

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Gift Certificates

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:20:55 -0500

Are you looking for the perfect Canadian Rockies Christmas gift? That may be a Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR) Gift Certificate. The one gift certificate can be enjoyed at any one of the company's properties in Alberta and British Columbia. The properties include: The Ranche, Calgary, Alberta Divino, Calgary,

Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:20:42 -0500

Christmas will be alive and kicking at the Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival in Nelson, November 28-30/08 and December 5-7/08. The Nelson & District Arts Council will present the lively West Kootenays carnival. The Artisan's Market, at the Rod and Gun Club, will be an inexpensively ($2 admission) perfect place

Chocolateville, Colorado

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:20:22 -0500

Fancy a trip to the Colorado Rockies this holiday season? I'm dreaming about Chocolateville at Keystone Lodge & Spa. This holiday tradition will tempt and delight any serious chocolate lover with 2,500 pounds of chocolate. The chocolate will be sculpted into a miniature alpine village with a massive chocolate mountain,